Television journalist Jacque Maribe aith her lawyer Katwa Kigen. The advocate said he needed time to respond to the request by investigating agencies to detain her car and phone. Photo: Nation.Source: Depositphotos

The prosecution told the High Court in Nairobi on Thursday, February 28, that it would not release the vehicle since it was part of exhibits and needed to be presented in court during the commencement of the hearing proceedings.

According to the prosecution team, it also was not ready to give Maribe back her phone arguing that she could interfere with evidence in the gadget before it was presented in court.

Appearing before Justice James Wakiaga on Thursday, February 28, Senior Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions Catherine Mwaniki clarified she would only release the car and phone after presenting them and registering them as exhibits in court.

"The prosecution will need the phone and car and phone during the hearing of the matter," said Mwaniki.

Jacque Maribe was however allowed access to her house which had been labeled a crime scene. Photo: Capital FM.Source: Depositphotos